Poshak Wada is the central courtyard of the Ahilya Fort Hotel, and its surrounding rooms were originally used to store important artifacts of the Holkar State. Today this shaded quadrangle and columned seating area connects the guest services desk, our library, conference room, and six of the hotel’s Princely Superior category guest rooms, all situated on the first floor above the courtyard.
This charming room, with king sized bed and ensuite bath, is named for the bulbul nightingales which sometimes nest outside its private balcony. The room also features a comfortable sitting area for lounging.
290 sqft | 27 sqm
King Size
Poshak Wada Courtyard
Princely Superior
Nobut Khan was a former senior retainer of the family, and these were his quarters. This Princely Superior Suite features two bedrooms, a single ensuite bathroom, living room, and a private terrace overlooking the Poshak Wada.
162.4 sqft | 15.1 sqm
Queen Size & Single Bed
Poshak Wada Courtyard
Princely Superior
This room features a king sized bed, ensuite bath, and a private balcony with views onto our organic garden. Outside its southern windows is a large champa, or frangipani (plumeria rubra) tree.
332.8 sqft | 30.9 sqm
King Size
Poshak Wada Courtyard & Garden
Princely Superior
Adjacent to Champa is Kachnar, a Princely Superior room with two joinable single beds and an ensuite bath. Kachnar is named for the nearby bauhinia variegata and shares its garden-facing balcony with both Champa and Gulmohar, with common doors that can be closed for privacy, if desired.
405.6 sqft | 37.7 sqm
Two Twin Beds
Poshak Wada Courtyard & Garden
Princely Superior
Gulmohar is the third room in this row, again with a king sized bed, ensuite bath, and sitting area. Gulmohar shares its balcony with Kachnar, with common doors that can be closed for privacy, if desired.
208 sqft | 19.3 sqm
King Size
Poshak Wada Courtyard & Garden
Princely Superior
Gwen Niwas, the only modern structure in the Ahilya Fort Hotel, was built in 2007 by Prince Richard for his sister Gwen, who visits occasionally from the United States. The room has a queen size bed, ensuite bath, and is connected to the charming Gwen Garden, orchard, and vegetable patch.
188 sqft | 17.5 sqm
Queen Size
Gwen’s Garden
Princely
It was a great pleasure to be back again in Ahilya Fort. As usual, the staff were cheerful & professional. Garden was also immaculate and my stay was amazing.
Fabienne (France), April 2023Absolutely loved this place! The setting is beautiful, the staff is wonderful and the food is incredible... It was lovely to relax here.
Elizabeth (Scotland), March 2023Normally when you return the experience is as good as the 1st. With Ahilya Fort, the 2nd experience surpassed the first; delightfully so!
Rahul (India), July 2023The Fort is so tranquil, it was a beautiful soulful experience. Our kids loved the ambience, the architecture and enjoyed plucking vegetables from the Kitchen Garden,
Shakuntala (India), August 2023An amazing experience, staying on the banks of the River Narmada in a Heritage Fort Palace will be the integral part of the fondest memories.
Virender (India), September 2023Wonderful days in real India. Loved the room, with views over the river & so much serenity.
Linda (Australia), September 2023The true magic of the hotel was the warm embrace we received from all staff. Couple that with wonderful meals with the menus created each day by our host, Prince Richard Holkar sourced from their in-house organic garden & farms, made our stay truly magical. We were reluctant to leave.
Jeffrim (Australia), February 2023The Ahilya was everything and so much more than what I had read. Indeed you are not staying at a hotel but cocooned in a home away from home.
Yash K. (India), February 2023Perhaps the only heritage hotel maintained in the old Royal style. Very homely.
Malabarian (India), February 2023A supremely different experience in every way…Heaven absolutely!
Preeti & Rekhy (India), March 2022Thank you for opening your beautiful home to all of us. It had the most special energy, best service, yummiest food and lots of love.
Pretha (India), March 2022Toujours aussi raffiné, élégant et merveilleux.
Francois (France), March 2022Ahilya…always grateful for your kind, gentle hospitality.
Nandini (India), April 2022C'est un lieu unique au monde et vous y serez reçu comme des amis de la famille!Il est difficile de décrire le fort car chaque détail est beauté. Toutes les chambres sont des petits musées. Au milieu du fleuve il y a... le centre de l'Universe. C'est un peu une expérience irréelle mais tellement formidable qu'elle sera pour nous : inoubliable! Merci à tous.
Mr and Mrs Picard (France), December 2018This place has been absolutely incredible, the staff is amazing, the service was everything and this fortress is stunning. I wish all the staff members best of luck and may you be blessed with kindness you have shown me.
Ms. Coffy (United States) June 2018.To Ahilya Family thanks for a wonderful stay filled with tons of love and warmth. Hospitality is at its best. Came back after 5 years I didn’t realize I missed this place so much in the last few years. It’s like falling in love all over again. Thanks for everything.
Mr. & Mrs. Sharma (India), March 2018What a wonderful treat and treasure! Thank you for your gracious and warm hospitality in a place of such history and the legacy of a Queen. We are very grateful for the experience.
Mrs Clinton (United States), March 2018Convivial, luxurious and in a very good way, slightly eccentric, there is so much that is simply "right" about this lovely hotel. Drifting down the Narmada on one of the hotel boats, watching the sun set and with the distant sound of the temple drums, it is hard to imagine a more exotic place!
Robert & Wendy (United Kingdom), May 2018Ahilya Fort is a real gem - hidden India. All the staff was very helpful and friendly Kunta and Garva took great care of us. Food good(not over spicy for us) and our room Imli, looking the river was very comfortable. We appreciate no TV & phone. A real hide a way for us.
Richard & Jan (Australia), September 2017Il existe à travers le monde quelques diamants cachés, connus seulement par une poignée d’initiés. Ahilya Fort, dans son écrise de Maheshwar, est ce joyau, un kaleidoscope de l’Inde éternelle, de l’Inde millenaire. Pur comme la Narmada, immutable et protégé des soubresants du temps. Un grand respect pour Richard Holkar, un Prince.
Eric Drouhet (France), December 2013Quiet, Serene, Quaint!!! A magical place to contemplate and discover hidden gems of art & architecture. Kudos to REHWA for keeping our heritage alive. Feels like home because of Koonta Bai and her team. Will be back.
Supriya and Nandani (India), September 2017Every detail and aspect of our stay was planned to perfection in order to create a most magical experience in what feels like the most luxury and beautiful home-away-from-home. Thank you again for your hospitality and kindness.
Bella (United Kingdom), November 2018We had the loveliest visit here at the Fort. We so enjoyed the company, the meals, the activities and the tent too. I loved speaking french with guests. The meals were superb! Well done on the homemade jams and jellies. We hope to return with my husband and other son.
Mrs. Rhys (France), January 2018It is been such a magical experience staying at Ahilya Fort. We had such a wonderful time staying at the hotel and working with local weavers. Thank you for your incredible hospitality we are looking forward to returning soon!
Ashton & Devon (United Kingdom), April 2018Address:
Rajwada, Ahilya Fort, Maheshwar, MP - 451224Phone:
+91-8291935722Email:
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